Research data

The HSRC Research Data Service provides a digital repository facility for the HSRC's research data in support of evidence based human and social development in South Africa and the broader region. Access to data is dependent on ethical requirements for protecting research participants, as well as on legal agreements with the owners, funders or in the case of data owned by the HSRC, the requirements of the depositors of the data. We facilitate data use by preparing comprehensive metadata and disseminating data and related documents to appropriate target audiences. Data sharing is subject to an End User License agreement. Data sets from the following projects have been curated and are available for use:

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Research data: SEXUAL ORIENTATION

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2014 Sexual orientation and disclosure: coming out narratives by young men and women in urban setting in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

The purpose of this study is to understanding the process and experiences of coming out among young men and women in an urban setting in Kwa...

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2014 Sexual orientation and HIV risk among youth in South Africa: a brief report

This study investigated the prevalence of homosexual orientation and HIV risk in a population-based survey among youth in South Africa. A cr...

2014 Heteronormativity, homophobia and 'culture' arguments in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa

Despite a progressive Constitution and affirming legislation, sexual and gender minorities experience discrimination in South Africa. This r...